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Re: SWAT Robotics' 2011 Robot
The surgical tubing strands on the roller gripper reminded me of 148's 2007 robot. It looks like you went to a simpler roller material in the final design (as did 148 this year). I didn't see any floor pick-up in the video though. How is that working for you?
The frame looks super solid. I expect to see some abusive defense in KC, and you guys look built to handle it. 
We were torn between the elevator and the 4-bar this year once the 84" cylinder was confirmed. I think they will both play well. We'll have to come by and snap some pictures in the pit. In some future FRC game I'm sure we'll build a 4-bar arm too.
See you in KC.
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